Let’s stop this distortion of Australian Jewish history
November 30, 2017 by Hilary Rubinstein
In his Kol Nidrei 5778 sermon, a Melbourne rabbi claimed that Yorta Yorta elder William Cooper’s was “the only known private protest anywhere in the world against the Nazi regime following Kristallnacht”…writes Hilary Rubinstein. Read more
Anniversary season…writes Ron Weiser
November 30, 2017 by Ron Weiser
The anniversaries continue. And more than a few involve Australia, and in a significant way. Read more
Jewish House breaks its record
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Jewish House has shattered its attendance record for its annual gala dinner with the number of guests breaking the 1,000 barrier for the first time. Read more
KTC wins National Bible Quiz 2017
November 30, 2017 by Community Editor
Celebrating Israel in Parliament House
November 30, 2017 by Yvette Goode
Marking 70 years since the UN Partition Resolution 181 was passed on 29 November 1947, a cocktail reception was held in the Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, on November 29, 2017. Read more
Elbit shares a $1.4 billion Australian army deal
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd has hosted at its facility in Canberra the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Senator for the Australia Capital Territory, Zed Seselja and the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell marking the award of Tranche 2 of the Australian Army’s Land 75/125 program. Read more
A big night with the three Bees…a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
November 30, 2017 by Fraser Beath McEwing
I have a feeling that the SSO wanted its APT Master Series to finish the year on a high when it nudged its budget with a big orchestra, solo singers, a male chorus (on loan from the Australian Opera) and powered up the organ. Read more
Technion: first worldwide in digital education
November 29, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Technion is the world’s leading academic institution in preparing students to take top positions in the digital revolution. Read more
70th anniversary of the UN vote calling for the establishment of a Jewish state
November 29, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has marked the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 UN vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reenactment of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more
Hezbollah continues ‘absolute dominance’ of Lebanon amid domestic political crisis
November 29, 2017 by Ariel Ben Solomon - JNS.org
The Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah, which makes up part of Lebanon’s government and has a strong military force that threatens neighboring Israel, is seemingly unaffected by the status of embattled Prime Minister Saad Hariri…writes Ariel Ben Solomon/JNS.org. Read more
Rivlin invites Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle to honeymoon in Israel
November 29, 2017 by Agencies
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Monday congratulated the U.K.’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle on their engagement, and invited the couple to visit Israel for their honeymoon. Read more
Storm clouds gathering over the region…writes isi Leibler
November 29, 2017 by Isi Leibler
The volatility of political activity in the Middle East region is dizzying. Read more
Jessica Fox Athlete of the Year
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two-time Olympian Jessica Fox has been named Athlete of the Year at the Inaugural NSW Champions of Sport awards ceremony. Read more
Coming up: The Trans-Israel Trail
November 28, 2017 by Lydia Weitzman
The Israeli government has approved a decision to build a tourist trail along the length and breadth of Israel exposing the landscapes and cultural diversity of the country. Read more
World Jewish Congress and Israeli Mission to reconstruct 1947 Partition Plan vote at former UN headquarters in New York
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Mission to the United Nations will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 United Nations vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reconstruction of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more
Baby milk bank
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In April of 2018, the first national Breast Milk Bank is set to open in Israel. Read more
Chabad’s massive growth rooted in several key ingredients, yet ‘defies logic’…writes Deborah Fineblum/JNS.org
November 28, 2017 by Deborah Fineblum
How do you go about feeding a crowd of 5,600 hungry rabbis and other guests, many of whom have just traveled across the globe? If you ask Greenwald Caterers, they’ll tell you to start with 2.5 tons of meat, 10 pallets of drinks and 40 cases of tomatoes. And don’t forget the 5,600 cups of coffee. Read more
Adam Goodes in conversation at Wolper
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Adam Goodes, AFL legend and former Australian of the Year, was the guest speaker at the recent Friends of Wolper Jewish Hospital event in Sydney. Read more
Kangarusski gives back
November 28, 2017 by Hayley Hadassin
Kangarusski organised fifty volunteers to meet at Sydney’s Our Big Kitchen to prepare food to deliver to people in need. Read more
Uber banned from operating in Israel
The Tel Aviv District Court has ruled that Uber must end its rideshare services in Israel as of Nov. 29, following an appeal brought by the app’s competitor, Gett, and the Israel Taxi Drivers Association. Read more
German TV cancels Roger Waters concert over rocker’s antisemitism
November 28, 2017 by Agencies
A German public broadcaster on Saturday cancelled a scheduled concert by former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters following a campaign highlighting the rocker’s antisemitism. Read more
Winners of Chamber Music to perform at The Great
November 28, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
After sell out performances at East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, Affinity Collective celebrates Jewish and Czech music at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more
Jewish Care’s 2017 AGM: Transforming for Future Generations
November 28, 2017 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care’s 2017 Annual General Meeting was held on 22 November at Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium, where the organisation’s achievements from the past financial year were highlighted. Read more
Walt Secord sends Chanukah greetings
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A Chanukah message from the Deputy Leader of Opposition in NSW Walt Secord… Read more
Who is the most important person in the synagogue?
November 27, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Rabbi Raymond Apple answers this question…and others. Read more
Feintooner
November 27, 2017 by Feintooner
Equality of infidelity…this week’s cartoon from Feintooner. Read more
A Happy Chanukah from Ray Williams
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams sends a Chanukah greeting…. Read more
Entry forbidden to Jews
November 27, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress is deeply disturbed and disappointed by the Polish government’s apparent failure to intervene to remove a flagrantly antisemitic banner at the entrance to a guest house near the western city of Wroclaw, and to prosecute those responsible for posting it. Read more
UPJ condolences those bereaved by the Egyptian attack
November 27, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) in Australia, New Zealand and Asia is shocked by the terrorist attack on a mosque in Egypt that has resulted in 300 deaths and severe injury to many worshippers including several children. Read more
Rabbi Feldman encounters the face of antisemitism
November 27, 2017 by Henry Benjamin
In a quiet cul-de-sac in Australia’s capital Canberra Rabbi Shmueli Feldman dreads another attack on his home by a group of young white Australians. Read more
